Category: News
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WORLD HIJAB DAY: Governor Zulum’s Wife, Clerics Stress Importance of Women’s Modesty, Societal Role
By Abdulkareem Haruna The wife of the Borno State governor, Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslim women to embrace the Hijab while stressing that wearing the hijab is a sign of their faith and strength. Speaking at an event organized by the Coalition of Muslim Women Organisations Borno State, Dr (Mrs) Zulum…
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NEDC Delivers Ramadan Aid to 10,000 in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed food and non-food items to approximately 10,000 vulnerable individuals, including orphans, widows, and people with disabilities, in Borno State. The distribution is part of the commission’s Ramadan palliative program, designed to alleviate economic hardships during the holy month. NEDC Managing Director…
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Borno Revenue Board Exceeds Projections by N9.5 Billion, Aims Higher for 2025
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Borno State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BOIRS) surpassed its 2024 revenue projections by a significant margin, collecting 28.8 billion naira against a target of 19.3 billion naira, according to Executive Director Professor Ibrahim Bello Alhaji. The achievement, he said during a recent press briefing, propels Borno to a…
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UNICEF to Scale Back Operations in Northeast Nigeria After U.S. Funding Cuts, Pledges Continued Aid
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) acknowledged the significant impact of recent U.S. funding cuts on its humanitarian operations in northeast Nigeria, where millions have been displaced by violence, but vowed to continue its aid efforts by implementing cost-saving measures, including potential staff reductions and curtailed travel. Gilles Fagninou,…
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Bandits’ Cowardly Tactics Claim Another Life in Katsina Village
By Abdulkareem Haruna KANKARA, Katsina State —Criminal bandits demonstrated their cowardice on Tuesday by targeting the defenseless Matsiga Ta Kauye village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina state, northeast Nigeria. According to a report confirmed by Zagazola the attackers, surfaced in large number, stormed the village around 2:45 p.m. and fatally shot a 25-year-old…
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Hamas to Release Hostages Amid Ceasefire as Gaza Faces $53 Billion Reconstruction Challenge
By Abdulkareem Haruna Hamas has announced plans to release six Israeli hostages this Saturday, along with the bodies of four others on Thursday, as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. This decision marks an increase from an earlier commitment to release three hostages and comes in response to Israel allowing mobile homes and construction…
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Regional Development Minister Praises NEDC’s University Project, Orders Further Support
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Minister of State for Regional Development, praised the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) on a recent visit to Borno State for its infrastructure development at the University of Maiduguri, including a newly built center for counterterrorism studies. Ahmadu, who toured the facility, commended the NEDC for establishing what he called…
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Zulum to Receive International Award for Leadership in Borno
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has been selected by the NGO Founders Global Network (NFGN) to receive its 2025 Iconic Award, recognizing his leadership in the conflict-ridden state. The award ceremony will take place in Bayern, Germany, in April 2025. The NFGN, the world’s largest umbrella organization for non-governmental and non-profit…
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NEDC Equips Staff with Modern Procurement Skills, Aims for Transparent Spending
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) wrapped up a three-day workshop Saturday aimed at modernizing its procurement procedures, a move officials say will boost transparency and efficiency in how the agency spends public funds. The training, attended by staff from across the commission, focused on equipping personnel with international…
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Sultan, 45 Monarchs in Bama as Borno’s Youngest First-Class Traditional Ruler Ascends Throne
By Abdulkareem Haruna BAMA, Nigeria – Dr. Umar Ibn Kyari Umar Elkanemi, 40, was officially crowned the second Shehu of Bama in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on Tuesday. The grand ceremony was attended by thousands, including 47 prominent traditional rulers. He succeeds his late father, who passed away in April 2021, and becomes the youngest…
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